Locum Prosecutions Lawyer

Venn Group - Birmingham; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Local Authority in the Midlands is seeking a Locum Prosecutions Lawyer for a full-time, predominantly remote role. This position involves managing a varied caseload involving Environmental and Education Prosecution matters. Candidates should possess relevant experience and be prepared to attend Court as required, ensuring high legal standards throughout. Positions like this can offer flexibility and the opportunity to work on significant legal challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience handling Prosecution matters.
• Prior work with Local Authorities.
• High standard work completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload for Environmental and Education offences.
• Prepare briefs for Court and liaise with Counsel.
• Conduct case preparation and review for standards.

Skills

Legal Advice

Case Management

Environmental Crime Handling

Education Offence Management

Brief Preparation for Counsel

Job description

Locum Prosecutions Lawyer – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote Working – Full Time – Midlands

Position: Locum Prosecutions Lawyer

Organisation: Midlands based Local Authority

Duration: 3 months + with the possibility of extension thereafter

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working Arrangement: Predominantly remote working, Court attendance when required

Hourly Rate: Up to £50 per hour Umbrella, dependent on experience

The ideal candidate will have at experience in handling Prosecutions matters and can demonstrate prior experience working on behalf of Local Authorities.

Duties may include:

• Manage a caseload and provide legal advice on a wide range of Prosecution matters including Environmental crime, Education offences such as Irregular Attendance and Trading standards matters
• Conduct Case Preparation and case management of allocated cases for Court purposes and liaise with the relevant Clients from various departments within the Local Authority
• Prepare briefs for Counsel, liaise with them on matters due for Court, attend Court on behalf of Local Authority
• Reviewing work to ensure work is completed to a high standard

If you’re interested in this Locum Prosecutions Lawyer position, you can apply for this role online or contact Sam Cox or Amelia Thomas directly via phone or email for further information on:

[e-mail] or [e-mail]

07441916435

Job Reference: J89357

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Prosecutions Lawyer – 3 months + – Predominantly Remote Working – Full Time – Midlands